CVE-2017-9061 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser via a crafted filename in a large file upload error message.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-9061?
CVE-2017-9061 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 18 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In WordPress before 4.7.5, a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists when attempting to upload very large files, because the error message does not properly restrict presentation of the filename.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-9061?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Wordpress Wordpress.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9061?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-9061 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-9061 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-9061, GHSA-8chx-6qqw-75xx, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-9061.